Adopted Labs

• Male
• Chocolate
• 4 years
• Fostered In:
  Morocco, IN (Northwest Indiana)
• Status:
  Adopted

CILRA assisted with the rescue of some severely emaciated, mistreated and neglected Labs. Three Labs were placed in foster homes, and one of them was Ozzy. In addition to being starved, the Labs were kept locked in a house attic. At the time they were rescued, they weighed between 33-47 lbs.

Ozzy is estimated to be about 4 years old, and is a very handsome chocolate Lab with a Great BIG personality. He weighed about 45 lbs. when he was rescued, and since being in a stable foster home, he’s now a much healthier 89 lbs. He is current on his vaccinations and has been neutered. Ozzy had heartworms when he was rescued, and his treatment has been completed.

Ozzy is house-trained and crate-trained, and stays in his kennel when he’s alone and overnight. He is a goofy, active, fun-loving guy who is curious about everything around him. Ozzy needs a forever family who is willing to work with him on continued training, has lots of patience, and can give him the love, attention, and exercise he needs. Because of his past, he’s basically just a grown puppy who is just now learning what The Good Life is all about – and he’s LOVING it!

As far as training goes, Ozzy is learning basic commands well; he has mastered “no”, “leave it”, and “off”. He also sits when treats are involved, but gets VERY excited! He also does very well on-leash; he pulls a bit but eases off when he feels resistance. He’d be an amazing running buddy! Ozzy did well at the Vet’s office, and gets along wonderfully with his foster siblings. He plays with the dogs and ignores the cats – and loves to play keep-away from his Aussie pal! Ozzy would love having a buddy to play with in his forever home.

Just because of his energy and tendency to jump up, he’d do best with children over 11. He’s learning to be more comfortable with car rides, and does well once he’s in and the ride is underway. Ozzy will need a traditionally-fenced yard or an invisible fence. This happy boy is being fostered in Morocco, IN (northwestern Indiana).

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Adopting a Lab can be a wonderful experience. Your new dog will need lots of love, adequate exercise and attention. Keep in mind that dog ownership may include additional costs for training, grooming, and health care beyond annual vaccines and monthly preventatives. It’s a lifetime commitment!